Key takeaways
- Plain tequila averages about 98 calories and 0.0g of carbs per 1.5 oz pour; vodka averages about 94 calories and 0.8g.
- The 7 canned tequila sodas in the catalog list 95 to 105 calories per can.
- Canned vodka sodas list as little as 0.0g of carbs (Nude Vodka Soda Grapefruit), but not all do.
A tequila soda and a vodka soda are close in calories: the live catalog lists about 98 calories for a 1.5 oz pour of tequila and 94 for vodka, and near 0g of carbs for either. Canned tequila sodas run 95 to 105 calories, and the carb total depends on the flavoring, not the spirit.
Homemade: spirit plus soda water
Calories come from the alcohol, so the pour sets the total and soda water adds nothing. Average per standard serving:
| Type | Drinks | Avg calories | Avg carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila | 113 | 98 | 0.0g |
| Vodka | 84 | 94 | 0.8g |
Canned tequila sodas
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Equis Tequila Soda Pineapple | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 95 | 4.5% |
| Dos Equis Tequila Soda Lime | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 95 | 4.5% |
| Cantina Especial Tequila Soda Lime | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 100 | 5.0% |
| Teremana Tequila Soda Grapefruit | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 105 | 5.9% |
| Teremana Tequila Soda Lime | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 105 | 5.9% |
| Teremana Tequila Soda Mango | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 105 | 5.9% |
| Teremana Tequila Soda Pineapple | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 105 | 5.9% |
Canned vodka sodas and vodka seltzers
The lowest-carb vodka sodas, then those listing 4g of carbs or more:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nude Vodka Soda Grapefruit | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 100 | 5.0% |
| Canteen Vodka Soda Lime | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 99 | 5.0% |
| Canteen Vodka Soda Grapefruit | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 99 | 5.0% |
| Canteen Vodka Soda Black Cherry | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 99 | 5.0% |
| Canteen Vodka Soda Cucumber Mint | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 99 | 5.0% |
| Canteen Vodka Soda Watermelon | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 99 | 5.0% |
| Stateside Vodka Soda Black Cherry | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Stateside Vodka Soda Pineapple | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You & Yours Vodka Soda Grapefruit | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 4.0g | 150 | 7.5% |
| You & Yours Vodka Soda Lime | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 4.0g | 150 | 7.5% |
| Truly Vodka soda | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 4.0g | 110 | 5.0% |
| High Noon Vodka Soda Watermelon | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 4.1g | 100 | 4.5% |
| High Noon Vodka Soda Pineapple | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 4.2g | 100 | 4.5% |
| High Noon Vodka Soda Lemon | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 5.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
The vodka guide and tequila drinks guide go further. The sugar-free mixers guide covers what other mixers add.
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown, so compare the Serving and ABV columns. The methodology page has the details.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tequila soda?
Canned tequila sodas in the catalog list the calorie range shown in the key takeaways, per 12 oz can. A homemade one is a 1.5 oz pour of tequila plus soda water, and plain tequila averages the figure given above.
How many carbs are in a vodka seltzer?
Many canned vodka sodas list 0g, while others list 4g to 5g or more depending on the flavoring. The tables above show both ends from the catalog.
Is tequila soda lower in calories than vodka soda?
Per 1.5 oz, plain tequila and plain vodka are close in the catalog. Canned versions differ by brand, ABV and flavoring more than by spirit, so compare the can.
Why do two vodka sodas list different numbers?
ABV, can size and added flavor or sweetener differ. Calories come mostly from the alcohol, and carbs come from whatever else is in the can.
Does soda water add calories or carbs?
Plain soda water lists none of either. See the sugar-free mixers guide for what other mixers add.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.